Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Samuel told Saul to let his servant go ahead so he could talk to Saul alone. Samuel wanted to share an important message from God with Saul.

1 Samuel 9:27: [And] as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God. [a while: Heb. to day]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Contradicts 1 Samuel 9:27 by implying God is not a God of confusion, whereas Saul's directions create confusion for the servant.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 1:17

God is described as consistent, contradicting the selective revelation to only Saul.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Emphasizes trusting in the Lord and not one's own understanding, whereas Saul is told to listen to Samuel rather than seek God directly.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

God shows no partiality, contradicting the exclusive message given to Saul.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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